How to Pronounce "fight shy"
expression
FYTE SHY
FYTE SHY
Definition
To deliberately avoid something or someone because you do not like or trust it, or find it difficult or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪt/ /ˈʃaɪ
British English
fˈaɪt/ /ʃˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYTE SHY
UK
FYTE SHY
Listen in Context
He tends to fight shy of big crowds.
Many students fight shy of speaking in public.
She fights shy of taking on too much work.
He always fights shy of confrontation, even when he's right.